Practicing democracy at school: A qualitative analysis of an elementary class council

Practicing democracy at school: A qualitative analysis of an elementary class council

• Angell, A. V.

Theory and Research in Social Education, 26(2), 149-172, 1998

1998

• G Curriculum, Teaching & Learning: Specific Disciplines
  • GF Humanities & Arts

Teaching and Learning Practicing Democracy at School

• Hong Kong

• 1997.7 onwards

• Primary Education

This paper provides a detailed account of an experiment with class meetings over three years in a mixed-age, upper elementary class. Children were offered opportunities to experience the democratic process. Findings shows that children working in groups could develop classroom conduct and learn ethics by example, but they were less tolerant with minority views.

• English

Journal Articles

• 00933104

https://bibliography.lib.eduhk.hk/en/bibs/d14849c9

2010-09-29